ONLY IN FLORIDA CONDO PRESIDENT -- convicted of racketeering -- asks board member to resign for mixing up briefcase |
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann Published October 16, 2007
Imagine
this scenario: A president of a big condo on the Galt Mile in
How more ridiculous can it get?
Robert G. Boffa Sr., whose application to buy the condo unit clearly avoided mentioning his former felony conviction, was already elected to the board before his neighbors realized who he really was: A felon convicted of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) -- part of a group that was suspected of being involved in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. So far, complaints against his actions as president of the Playa Del Mar haven't been dealt with by authorities despite the fact that he is obviously not afraid to ignore Florida Statutes. Board meetings behind closed doors seem to be pretty common and decisions obviously have been made without informing all the board members. Investigations are on the way and the facts speak for themselves! What actually happened isn't really worth a full explanation. Board member Mark Stern, very much in opposition to Boffa's actions as board president, picked up a briefcase looking like his own that he found in his lot in the parking garage. It took him a while to realize his mistake, but he returned it to the rightful owner. Every normal person would definitely consider this an "honest mistake" -- not even worth more than an apology. But Boffa, under pressure because of the momentary voting situation on the board, would use any excuse to remove from the board one of the three directors that are opposing his violations of Florida Statutes -- and spending of association dues without approval of the full board in a public board meeting, as required by FS 718. Boffa would rather see Stern resign so he can appoint another director who would stand at attention when he says so without questioning his actions. Boffa doesn't seem to understand that he is only the president of the board, not a CEO or the owner of the association. The way he acts may have been OK in the environment he grew up in, but not in a Florida condominium regulated by Florida Statutes! In a letter that was mailed to the owners of the Playa Del Mar, that carries Boffa’s signature but not a date and surely was not approved for mailing by the board, Boffa is asking to recall board member Mark Stern. Wishful thinking!
Gee whiz -- only in Florida! |